Shooting With Your Smartphone – Accessories & Gadgets

 

 

As a real estate agent, it’s important to have the right tools and resources to showcase a property to potential buyers. One of the best ways to do this is by creating a walk-through tour of the home using your smartphone and, of course, utilizing the ListingView app. (For now, we are only available for iPhone users). 

 

It’s more than possible to create a very professional-looking walk-through video without any of the recommendations in this article. A great video is possible just by using the features available within the ListingView’s app and taking care when handling your iPhone. But, if you want to take your walk-through videos to the next level, we suggest you consider some of these basic and more advanced accessories and gadgets. The goal is to create a ListingView video that gives prospective buyers a clear and immersive look at the property. Here are key accessories and gadgets to consider that we present in order of affordability to help you achieve that:

 

1.) Tripod: A tripod is the least expensive tool you can buy. It should be the first tool purchased and is a must-have for any real estate agent looking to capture stable and professional-looking video. It allows you to set up your smartphone at a specific height and angle, ensuring that the panning footage you capture is smooth and steady.

 

2.) Wide-angle lens: A high-quality wide-angle (add-on) lens can help you capture more of the room in a single shot, giving viewers a better sense of the layout and size of the space. There are several available to enhance the lens of older iPhones. This is especially useful for smaller rooms or areas with limited space to move the camera around. (more modern iPhones cameras are sufficient)

 

3.) Lighting equipment: Good lighting is essential for creating high-quality video and photos. Consider investing in some basic lighting equipment, such as a ring light or portable LED light, to help you achieve the right lighting conditions in different parts of the home, especially if the rooms have smaller windows.

 

4.) Stabilization gimbal: Perhaps the most effective tool is a stabilization gimbal. It can help you capture smooth, cinematic-looking video, even if you’re moving around or walking through the home. These devices use motors and sensors to keep the camera steady and allow you to capture smooth panning shots with minimal effort.

 

5.) Slider: Sliders are a type of camera accessory that allows you to capture smooth, horizontal or vertical movements. By attaching your smartphone to a slider, you can create dynamic, sweeping shots that would be difficult to achieve by hand. Sliders can be especially useful for capturing wide, panoramic views of a room or for showcasing a particular feature of a home. 

 

By using these accessories and gadgets, you can create a walk-through tour of a home that’s professional, and engaging and gives prospective buyers a clear sense of what the property has to offer. Whether you’re showcasing a luxurious mansion or a cozy bungalow, using ListingView, and the right tools can make all the difference in helping you create a fantastic video, generate engagement, and very possibly increase your chances of closing the sale.